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SCAN Health Plan Honored at Annual

Chamber Gala Celebrating Quality of Life

(LONG BEACH, CA - June 28, 2004) - SCAN Health Plan was honored earlier this month by the Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce for the company's commitment to improving the health and well-being of seniors in the community. The recognition was received at the chamber's 113th annual gala themed "Celebrating Quality of Life."

"Helping seniors remain healthy and independent is our foremost priority," said David Schmidt, president and CEO of SCAN Health Plan. "Enriching our members' quality of life drives our decision making and our day-to-day activities. We are honored that the chamber has chosen to recognize us for our efforts."

According to Randy Gordon, president and CEO of the chamber, the healthcare industry in Long Beach is "dedicated to providing the highest-quality healthcare for our residents. This is an opportunity to recognize outstanding healthcare organizations that improve our well-being as we celebrate quality of life."

SCAN Health Plan currently serves seniors in most of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. In addition to providing members such comprehensive health plan services as routine physicals, hearing exams and prescription drug coverage, SCAN also offers qualified members Independent Living Power®, a collection of in-home personal-care services that range from light cleaning to transportation escorts. SCAN also manages one of the largest and most successful Multi-Purpose Senior Service Projects (MSSP) in California, providing community-based, long- term care and in-home personal-care coordination for low-income frail seniors. Further information may be obtained at www.scanhealthplan.com.